8 Amendments of Gheorghe-Vlad NISTOR related to 2021/2230(INI)
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas a sustainable normalisation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan requires that all violence cease and; that all the root causes of conflict be addressed and that the agreements reached between the two parties are fully implemented;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that the Nagorno- Karabakh conflict, which over the years has caused immense suffering and destruction, has significantly hampered the socio-economic development and stability of the whole South Caucasus regionarmed conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan has significantly hampered the development of the whole South Caucasus region and impacts the wider European stability; is convinced that a durable and sustainable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan cannot be achieved through military means but requires a comprehensive political settlement in accordance with international law, including the principles enshrined in the UN Charter, the 1975 OSCE Helsinki Final Act and the OSCE Minsk Group’s 2009 Basic Principles;
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Strongly insists that Azerbaijan and Armenia refrain from destroyharming cultural, religious or historical heritage and instead strive to preserve, protect and promote this rich diversity; calls for the restoration of damaged sites in accordance with UNESCO standards and indications; calls on Armenia and Azerbaijan to quickly allow a UNESCO mission to visit both countries without preconditions;
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on Armenia to consider diversifying its security partnerships, as its long-standing reliance on Russia and its allies in the Collective Security Treaty Organization has proved insufficient; urges Yerevan to do more in order to distance itself from Moscow’s orbit, as its current dependency in certain key areas is becoming very problematic, and to increase its alignment with the European Union; insists that the EU institutions do more in supporting Armenia in its European trajectory;
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the early parliamentary elections of 2021 which confirmed the strength of democracy in Armenia and the support of its people for the reform agenda; encourages the government to continue implementing reforms, despite the difficult international context and the challenges Armenia is facing and to avoid backtracking on the reform agenda, as this can have a negative impact on the country’s international standing and on EU support; reiterates that the EU is the largest donor supporting Armenia’s reform process;
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines the important role of civil society in the shaping and implementation of key reforms; calls on the government to continue and accelerate reforms aimed at creating an open, independent and pluralistic civil society;
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Underlines the importance of media freedom, freedom of expression and freedom of assembly for preserving a vibrant democracy; is concerned by the presence of disinformation and harsh rhetoric; urges the government to enact and enforce legislation aimed at protecting all types of minorities within Armenia, to do its utmost to create a social environment that is more tolerant and inclusive, where all citizens can flourish and feel accepted and integrated;
Amendment 243 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Notes the potential of the Economic and Investment Plan to help Armenia build a dynamic and resilient economy; welcomes Armenia’s progress in the implementation of flagship initiatives; encourages Armenia, EU member states and European companies and investors to work together in building stronger economic links, in order to boost development and raise the living standard of the population;